January/February 2015

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WOOD DALE
Community Newsletter
City of Wood Dale
Working Together to Make Life Better
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City of Wood Dale
City of Wood Dale
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News from the Mayor
New and Improved
City Website
The City of Wood Dale is proud to announce
the launch of its new and improved website!
We invite you to enjoy the new design and
increased functionality. Residents will soon
be able to complete service requests and
view City Council Agenda items directly
from a computer, smartphone, or tablet at
any time. Come check us out after the new
year at www.wooddale.com.
Prairie Fest 2015 will be held
Thursday, July 30th – Sunday , August 2nd
A special thank you to the Cub Scout
Pack #34 for all of their help
at Prairie Fest in 2014!
Visit wooddale.com to stay current with the Prairie Fest
event schedule!
Interested in sponsoring Prairie Fest 2015? Contact Wendy Bednarz
at (630) 787-3711 or wbednarz@wooddale.com
City of Wood Dale • 630-766-4900 • www.wooddale.com
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City of Wood Dale
Annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast and
Memorial Ceremony
November 8, 2014
2014
City of W
ood Dale
Annual
Tree Ligh
ting
Celebrati
on
The City hosted is Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on
Saturday, December 6th. The afternoon was filled with winter
crafts, a magic show and a performance by the the Wood
Dale Junior High Choir. The afternoon ended with a fireworks
display and the lighting of the tree. Thank you to all of the
volunteers who made the event a success!
Clerk’s Corner
City of Wood Dale
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THE PROBLEM: UNUSED MEDICATION IS A RISK TO
FAMILIES, THE COMMUNITY, AND OUR ENVIRONMENT
O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission and
Residential Sound Insulation Program
O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission
The O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) is the organization dedicated to
reducing aircraft noise in communities around O’Hare International Airport.
• To report airport noise call (800) 435-9569
• For additional information call (773) 686-3198 or visit http://oharenoise.org
Residential Sound Insulation Program
The ONCC actively oversees the O’Hare Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) and
will work with the Chicago Department Aviation to determine construction and phasing
schedules. As required by the FAA Record of Decision, all sound insulation for homes within
the 65 DNL area of Full Build-Out noise contour must be completed by completion of the
O’Hare Modernization Program.
• To see is your home qualifies call the Residential Sound Inquiry Line at (773) 894-3255
or use the interactive Property Locator found on http://www.cityofchicago.org
• I f you home is not eligible for the Residential Sound Insulation Program, the RSIP has
put together a booklet on tips for homeowners to reduce sound transmission through
their home. The booklet can be found by visiting http://oharenoise.org
Nationally, regionally and even
locally there has been growing
concern about what we all do
with the medicines that are left
over in our cabinets. We take
medication for so many reasons for minor injuries, the occasional
headache, back or muscle pain,
to help relieve cold symptoms,
for our high blood pressure or
cholesterol. Over-the-counter
medication, prescriptions,
ointments and liquids...we often
have medications that may be
expired or no longer used.
UNUSED MEDICATIONS
• 30% to 80% of patients do not
finish commonly prescribed
medications.
• Always take medications as
prescribed by your doctor
according to their labels
• Fewer unneeded medications
around the house reduce
confusion and mistakes that
can happen when taking daily
medications
RISKS OF POISONING
• Accidental poisoning is the
second leading cause of
unintentional injury death
in the U.S.
• Children, even when well
supervised, are exploratory
and curious, they often have
lots of opportunities to get into
medicines in purses, cabinets
and counter tops.
TEEN DRUG ABUSE
• The number of teens trying
prescription drugs to get high
is now equal to the number of
teens who are trying marijuana.
• One in five teens nationwide
has abused prescription pain
medication. One in ten has
abused cough medication.
OUR ENVIRONMENT
• Whether they are put in the
trash or our water supplies,
medications may pollute or
have risks to our environment
• Even though our drinking
water is safe, low levels of
pharmaceuticals have been
recently found in drinking
water in 24 U.S. cities.
• You can bring medications
as they are in their original
containers or, for spill-free
disposal, place the pills or
liquid medication bottles in a
zipper top plastic bag.
• Cross of any personal
information on the label to
reduce concerns about personal
identification information
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED
• Sharps or needles
• Radioactive medicines
• Any other medical waste
• Household chemical waste these items need to be disposed
of using other methods
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Bring your expired and unused
medications to the Wood Dale
Police Department drug disposal
box that is located outside
the City Hall main entrance.
The medications will then be
incinerated in collaboration with
the Illinois EPA using state-of-theart technology. The medications
will not be reused in any way.
DISPOSAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Bring household medications
including over-the-counter,
prescription medications,
ointments, and liquid
medications that are expired
or unused.
• Also drop off asthma
inhalers and glass (mercury)
thermometers
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City of Wood Dale
2015
Election Information
April 17, 2015 - CONSOLIDATED GENERAL
ELECTION For the election of Municipal, Park District,
Library District, School District and
Fire District Federal Officials
City of Wood Dale
Community Development
Remodeling and Safety Tips
Getting Started
The City of Wood Dale allows homeowners to act as contractor for their own home
remodeling projects. A permit is required for all projects in which an addition, alteration or
replacement of windows/doors, driveways, sidewalks, patios, roofs, fences or sheds. You may
want to check the covenants for your subdivision before proceeding with any work; individual
subdivision covenants may have special requirements and restrictions. Interior remodeling
over the next few months can be an advantage when selecting a contractor. The busy
construction season begins in April, so you may want to take advantage of getting a lower
estimate for work being performed over the next few months.
What are the hours for voting? Obtaining a Permit
The polls open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.
Can I still vote if I misplaced my voter’s identification card? Although many people consider obtaining a permit to be a burden, it does have a critical role in any project. Having
a permit entitles each homeowner some security from contractor fraud, allows inspectors to verify work complies to
code standards and provides answers to questions you might have for an inspector.
If you are a registered voter at your current address, you may vote without
presenting your voter identification card. Having a voter’s registration card
is not proof of a current registration.
TIF District
Can I vote at another location, other than the one listed on my voter’s
card, but still in the County? On Election Day a registered voter may only vote at the location assigned for
the voter’s precinct. This location will have a preprinted Application to Vote
for every registered voter of the precinct.
Will I need any identification when I vote? You are not required to show identification at the polling place if you are
registered to vote from the address where you reside. The only exception
to this is if you registered BY MAIL and failed to include the necessary
identification with the registration.
If you registered by sending in a mail-in application, and did not supply the
required identification, two forms of identification may be required before
casting a ballot.
When I vote at the polling place, will I be given a receipt verifying how
I voted? No, you will not receive a printed receipt of your vote. A receipt is produced
but kept in the machine as a permanent record and returned to the Election
Authority. You will, however, receive a voter participation certificate that
is attached to your Application to Vote. The voter participation certificate
indicates the ballot style you should have voted.
Will I have to vote for every office or can I just vote for the main candidates and leave some of the minor votes blank? You may cast a vote for any office you choose to vote. If you choose not to
vote for a particular race or referendum it will not invalidate the ballot. Only
the races you voted in will be counted.
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The City of Wood Dale is in the
process of considering a Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) District to
encourage redevelopment consistent
with the Thorndale Corridor Master
Plan that was approved in 2009.
TIF is a locally-controlled economic
development tool that raises funds
to pay for redevelopment from the
increase in property value caused by
that redevelopment. The idea is to
encourage development that would
not have occurred “but for” the
TIF district.
The proposed boundary of the TIF
district includes the commercial and
industrial area on the south side of
Thorndale Avenue between Wood
Dale Road and IL Route 83, as well
as all of the properties fronting along
the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway and
Wood Dale Road from the library
north to Thorndale. No residential
properties are included.
The TIF district will allow the
City to implement Thorndale
Corridor Master Plan, facilitate
the development of vacant and
underutilized properties, construct
and improve public infrastructure,
and improve the image and
accessibility of the area. The Master
Plan envisions the construction of a
new Corporate Main Street centered
around a walkable, mixed-use
thoroughfare anchoring:
• 1.9 M sq. ft. of 5-6 story office towers
• 107K sq. ft. restaurant/retail space
• 1.9M sq. ft. FlexTech light industrial
• 2,420 hotel rooms
• 415 multi-family housing units
• 120K sq. ft. recreation center
• direct transit access to Chicago
The City has been meeting with all
of the local taxing bodies (either
local taxing bodies or the school,
library) and plans to conduct a
public hearing on the TIF at the
City Council meeting on Thursday,
January 15. For more information,
please visit the City’s website at www.
wooddale.com or contact Community
Development at 630-766-5133.
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City of Wood Dale
Public Works
Let it Snow!!!
The City of Wood Dale Public Works Department has their snow removal
equipment ready to keep the City’s streets clear for another winter. With
everyone doing their part, snow removal can be completed in a timely manner.
The faster the streets are cleared of snow, the sooner fire and police personnel
have unhampered access to homes and businesses in case of an emergency.
• Parking on streets forty-eight (48) hours following a 2″ or greater snowfall
is prohibited.
• Snow shoveled or plowed from driveways should be placed on the parkway,
not in the street. Throwing snow back in the street is a traffic hazard and
it is against the law. Be courteous to your neighbors by clearing snow from
the sidewalk in front of your home. Children utilize the sidewalks to avoid
additional hazards of walking in the streets during snowy weather.
• Please do not deposit snow on or around fire hydrants or in the City Streets.
Special Shopping Trips
630-787-3763
Join us for Special Shopping Trips!
Monday, January 19th to
Stratford Mall
Monday, February 2nd to
Yorktown Mall
Monday, February 23rd to
Woodfield Mall
Space is Limited, Trips are
Popular – Call in Advance.
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The Police Department wants to alert residents to
recent scams occurring in Wood Dale.
• There are over 4,000 driveways in Wood Dale. It is not possible to clear each
driveway after plowing your street. To help prevent the plow dumping
unnecessary amounts of snow in your driveway, always shovel or
blow the snow to the left of your driveway; unless your driveway
abuts your neighbors driveway, then refrain from depositing
snow anywhere other than your property.
DIAL-A-RIDE –
Police Department
Post Christmas/
Holiday Tree Removal:
Place your undecorated tree at
the curb (by 6am), and Public
Works will be happy to remove
it, on the following Tuesdays,
after the Holidays:
January 6, 2015, January 13,
2015, January 20, 2015, and
January 27, 2015
The tree will be picked up only if
the stands and all decorations are
removed and not in a plastic bag.
City of Wood Dale
• The City has established a priority plowing system and snow removal routes.
The main streets in the community will be cleared first, followed by local
streets, cul de sacs, alleys, and sidewalks on state and county roads, in that
order. We cannot change priority of snow removal.
• Private streets and parking areas in multi-family planned unit developments
or private streets in industrial areas will not be plowed by the City of
Wood Dale. Snow removal in these areas is the responsibility of a private
contractor hired by the property owners association.
Above all, please be patient and drive carefully. The City will do its best to
clear all streets as soon as possible. Please keep as much distance as possible
from snow removal equipment. They are watching the plow and may not see
you. The driver also may have limited visibility due to snowy conditions. Your
cooperation is greatly appreciated in order to expedite snow removal.
If you wish to report an icy street that needs additional attention, please
contact the Public Works Department, 630-350-3530, between 8 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, please contact the
Wood Dale Police Department at 630-766-2060.
IRS Scam: Citizens have been receiving telephone calls from people claiming
to be representatives of the IRS. The caller uses a stern tone to inform the person
who answers the phone that they are in serious trouble due to the fact that they
owe back taxes. The caller will then advise the person that the situation is so
serious that they should hire an attorney. The caller will then give the citizen
the option to pay the fine with a Green Dot MoneyPak. The benefit of using this
money pack to the caller is that all they need to collect the money is a 14-digit
number that is provided to them by the person being scammed. The caller does
not have to show up at a location to collect it. Therefore, the caller does not
have to provide anyone with their identity.
The above scam has also been used by people pretending to be representatives of
one of the utility companies. The person that is being scammed again is told to pay
the fine with a Green Dot MoneyPak. Then, when the money is put on the card,
the scammer gets the 14-digit number and drains the account. It should be stressed
that the MoneyPaks themselves are legitimate items, but unfortunately they are
being used illegally. Keep in mind that government agencies and utility
companies will not give people the option to make payments this way.
Another thing noted is that during these above scams, the caller will ask the citizen
for personal information such as their Social Security number. Due to stress on
the citizen during the call, at times they are not thinking clearly and give out this
information to the caller. This is opening them up to getting their identities stolen
and providing access to their finances.
“Grandparent Scam”: A grandparent is contacted by a person that identifies themselves as their grandchild.
The grandchild will explain that they have lost their passport or wallet, or that they are in trouble or in jail,
and will advise them that they need money for an attorney or for bail. The grandparent will then send the
money and later find out that it wasn’t really a grandchild calling and that their cash is now gone. If anyone
receives similar calls, hang up. Then contact other relatives to determine if the grandchild is where the caller
reported them to be. Usually you will learn that the “grandchild“ has not left town at all or is not in any kind
of trouble.
As always, if you have any concerns about being scammed, please call the Wood Dale Police Department at
any time (630-766-2060).
Wood Dale Police Department
404 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
630-766-2060
Chief of Police, Greg Vesta
Deputy Chief of Operations, Michael Rivas
Deputy Chief of Investigations, Ronald Murray
Commmunications Supervisor, Craig Celia
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City of Wood Dale
Police Department
JOE BUTTICE RECOGNITION
ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY
At the City Council meeting on October 16th,
Mayor Pulice read a Proclamation honoring
Veteran and long-time resident Joe Buttice.
Joe was recognized for his many years of dedication
in organizing the City’s Annual Memorial Day Parade
and Veteran’s Day events. Along with Joe’s family
and friends, a large group of residents and City staff
members were in attendance to witness such a
deserving individual receive this great honor. Joe
received a standing ovation from the crowd for
his years of service in World War II and his
countless hours of volunteer work in Wood Dale.
Congratulations again to Joe Buttice!
Conceal Carry in Illinois is now law. Citizens
who go through the required training have
the ability to carry a concealed handgun on or
about their person or in their vehicles. There
are certain restrictions that go along with the
new law. Firearms must be concealed or mostly concealed,
so chances are you won’t notice it. There may be times a
firearm is accidently exposed. Keep in mind just because
someone has a firearm on their person does not make
it illegal. It is possible they may have a concealed carry
license. When in doubt, always call the police department
and always be specific about what you see and report to
the police dispatcher. For further information on Illinois’
Concealed Carry law, visit the Illinois State Police website
at https://ccl4illinois.com.
Illinois residents who desire a concealed firearm permit
must be vetted through a number databases before the
Illinois State Police will issue a license. There are 23
prohibited places where carrying a firearm is illegal.
Generally those places include municipal and park district
buildings, libraries, court buildings, child care facilities,
hospitals, any form of public transportation paid with
public funds, bars when the last three months of profits
generated come from alcohol sales and more. To learn
more, please visit the Illinois state Police website at
https://ccl4illinois.com/ccw/Public/AboutTheAct.aspx.
City of Wood Dale
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VFW Tioga Post 2149
510 Georgetown Square
Wood Dale
VFW Women’s Club
This NEW group is seeking women (21 years+) to help
support the men and mission of the Wood Dale VFW.
We will be hosting fun events, managing fundraisers and helping
the men with their programs. Our meetings will be held
once a month at the VFW in Georgetown Square, Wood Dale.
If you are interested, please call Ellen Hart
at 630-788-3569 for information about our first meeting.
Join Us! Meeting Every
3rd Wednesday of the Month
City Hall, Community Room
7-9 pm
Coffee With A Cop
Tuesday
Nov 18th
We make journals and caps to
donate to the Cardinal Bernadin
Cancer Center and Alexian Brothers
Behavioral Health Hospital. We need
your help! No experience necessary.
Need more info? Call
Ellen Hart at 630-788-3569.
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City of Wood Dale
Protection Through Prevention
Wood Dale Community Calendar
JANUARY 2015
New Year’s Day
1
Thurs. City Offices are
CLOSED
20
Tues.
No Meeting
2
Fri.
5
Mon.
6
Tues.
Winter Break
No School
Jan 1-5
FHS
Winter Break Movie
7 yrs & Up
1 pm
Library
Teacher Professional
Development Day
No School
Holiday tree
removal
8
Committee Meeting
Thurs. 7:30 pm
City Hall
9
Fri.
Winter Movie &
Pajama Party
6 pm
Rec Complex
13
Holiday tree
removal
Tues.
Mystery Lovers’
Pizza Night
7 pm
Library
Wacky Wednesday
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Wed. With Study Hall
11 – 18 yrs
2:45 – 4:45 pm
Library
Council Meeting
15
Thurs. public hearing on
the TIF, 7:30 pm
City Hall
Martin Luther King
19
Mon. Jr Birthday
No school
21
Wed.
Georgia’s Adult
Book Club
7 pm
Library
Happy Caps,
Happy Thoughts
7 – 9 pm
Community Room
City Hall
Don’t Pay Sticker
Price for College!
7 pm
Library
School Board
Meeting
7:30 pm
District 7
Eighth Grade
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Thurs. Orientation
FHS
Infant/Toddler
Preschool
Screening
3-5 pm
EC
23
Fri.
24
Sat.
27
Tues.
28
Wed.
Dial-A-Ride
to Stratford Mall
630-787-3763
Winter Active Play
5 yrs & Up
1 – 2 pm
Library
Holiday tree
removal
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Council Meeting
7:30 pm
City Hall
Friday Night
Fish Fry
Starts today
Salt Creek Golf Club
Creating Graphs
with Excel 2013
10:30 am
Library
Holiday tree
removal
Wacky Wednesday
With Study Hall
11 – 18 yrs
2:45 – 4:45 pm
Library
Library eBooks and
Audiobooks
6 – 8 pm
Library
Meeting TBD
Thurs. New Year, New You!
1 – 2:30 pm
Library
FEBRUARY 2015
Dial-A-Ride
2
Mon.
to Yorktown Mall
630-787-3763
3
Technology Training
2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm,
3:30 pm
Library
Tues.
Mystery Lovers’
Movie Night
7:30 pm
Library
Love Stories &
4
Wed. Cupcakes
7 pm
Library
Council Meeting
5
Thurs. 7:30 pm
City Hall
6
Fri.
7
Sat.
8
Sun.
Valentine’s Day
Basket
7 pm
Library
Introduction to
Excel 2013
10:30 am
Library
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Tues.
Klub Książki - Polish
Book Discussion
7 pm
Art Gallery Kafe
Happy Caps,
18
Wed. Happy Thoughts
7 – 9 pm
Community Room
City Hall
Winter Band Concert
19
Thurs. 7 pm
WD Jr High
20
Fri.
Daddy’s Little
Princess Night
6:30 pm
21
Pancake Breakfast
8 am - 1 pm
WD Jr High
23
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Sat.
Mon.
Wacky Wednesday
With Study Hall
11 – 18 yrs
2:45 – 4:45 pm
Library
Committee Meeting
12
Thurs. 7:30 pm
City Hall
25
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27
Wed.
Fri.
14
Midwinter Spa
Night
7 pm
Library
Valentine’s Day
Sat.
16
Mon.
President’s Day
City Offices are
CLOSED, No school
Gary Kantor’s Magic
Workshop
2 – 3 pm
Library
Council Meeting
7:30 pm
City Hall
Easy–Peasy Loom
Knitting
8 – 14 yrs
2 – 4:30 pm
Library
Westview PTO
Variety Show
7 pm
WD Jr High
Digital Photo
Editing and Storage
10:30 am
Library
Dial-A-Ride
to Woodfield Mall
630-787-3763
Wacky Wednesday
Wed. With Study Hall
11 – 18 yrs
2:45 – 4:45 pm
Library
Committee Meeting
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Thurs. 7:30 pm
City Hall
Fri.
County-wide
Teacher Institute
No School
FHS
Caregiver Stress
2 – 3:30 pm
Library
Swingin’ Thru the
Stacks
6 pm
Library
Wood Dale Fire District
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Wood Dale Fire District
Santa Stop Food Drive
On December 14th, Wood Dale
Firefighters drove Santa Claus on
the fire engine throughout Wood Dale
meeting children who donated
non-perishable foods to the Wood
Dale Food Pantry. We would like to
thank all the families who participated. Your generosity helped
make this another successful Santa Stop Food Drive.
Heating Safety
There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good
book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating equipment is a
leading cause of home fire deaths?
With a few simple safety tips and precautions you can prevent most
heating fires from happening.
Be Warm and Safe this Winter!
•K
eep anything that can burn at least three-feet away from heating
equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
•H
ave a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
•N
ever use your oven to heat your home.
•H
ave a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment
according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
•H
ave heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year
by a qualified professional.
•R
emember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
•A
lways use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel
burning space heaters.
•M
ake sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying
into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal
container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
•T
est smoke alarms monthly.
Install and maintain CO alarms to avoid the risk of CO poisoning. If you
smell gas in your gas heater, do not light the appliance. Leave the home
immediately and call your local fire department or Gas Company.
Welcome to the
Department
In cooperation
with the Wood Dale
Fire Protection
District Board
of Trustees; the
Board of Fire
Commissioners
recently hired firefighter-paramedic
Michael Fennel who joined our
Department in October 21, 2014.
Activity
Make a list of five things you
and your family can do to
help make your home
more fire safe, such as:
• checking electrical outlets and
extension cords
• storage of flammable products
• correct use of space heaters
• storing and use of matches
• lighting and location of candles.
Check the labels of each of the
upholstered items in your home to
see which ones are labeled as made of
flame retardant properties.
Half of home heating fires are reported during the
months of December, January and February.
Your Source for Safety Information www.nfpa.org/education
Wood Dale Fire District, 589 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191 630-766-1147
Non-Emergency Business, 630-766-7156 Fax, www.wdfd.org
Trustees: Ron Herff, Richard Lindahl, Sandy Meade Commissioners: Roy Sye, Norbert Litz, Duane
Southwick The Wood Dale Fire District holds monthly Trustee meetings on the third Tuesday of each month
at 589 N. Wood Dale Rd.
Your Source for Safety Information
www.nfpa.org/education
Wood Dale Fire District • 630-766-1147 • www.wdfd.org
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Wood Dale School District 7
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OAKBROOK SCHOOL
Grades K-2nd
Principal: Ms. Christina Cail
Veteran’s Day
Wood Dale
School District 7
543 N. Wood Dale Rd.
Wood Dale, Illinois
www.wdsd7.org
Follow Us on Twitter
@WDaleCurriculum
Board of Education
Brad Karich, President
Joe Petrella, Vice-President
Amy Speiden, Secretary
Merilyn Daniels, Member
Carl Lange, Member
David Woods, Member
Araceli Botello, Member
Mission Statement
We will collaborate with all
families to implement high quality
instruction and provide engaging
learning experiences, empowering
each student to reach their full
potential, in a safe and supportive
environment.
Administration
Dr. John Corbett,
Superintendent
Dr. Merri Beth Kudrna,
Curriculum Director
Ms. Wendy Flaherty,
Director of Finance
Early Childhood Education Center
Pre-K
Principal: Ms. Connie Tadel
Technology at the Early Childhood Education
Center
Children are naturally drawn to technology. At ECEC technology
is used in a variety of ways to promote and support early learning.
Children engage in activities on computers, but for no more than two
10 minute periods during a week. Our youngsters love to use tech
devices to play educational games, or view information related to what
they are learning in class, such as the life cycle of a butterfly. Each
classroom has 2 computers and 2 iPads. Our teachers use the iPads to
take photos of children working on learning targets. After the photo of
a child is taken, the teacher loads it onto an on-line portfolio program
that stores the photo, along with the teacher’s notes. Parents can then
view these electronic records
at conferences and copies are
made for student progress
reports. Each classroom is
equipped with an interactive
whiteboard and projector.
These devices are used to
support learning through
teacher made lessons that
involve children using a
stylus to move components
around on the board.
Teachers also use their
computers to store data, progress reports, create lessons, research and
keep their classroom websites current for parent viewing. Preparing
children to understand and be responsible with the technology that
will be an integral part of their future education and working lives
must start in early childhood!
Wood Dale School District 7 • 630-595-9510 • www.wdsd7.org
Every year on November 11th, America celebrates
its veterans for their patriotism, love of country,
and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the
common good. Mrs. Ehrhardt, 2nd grade teacher,
secured a Marine to speak to our students at
our Veterans Day Assembly. Oakbrook School
welcomed Major Shanelle Porter, U. S. Marine and
Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Recruiting
Station Chicago, to help us honor Veterans Day. We
were excited to have her talk to our students about
veterans and citizenship. Major Porter answered
student questions such as: What is a veteran?
How can a person become a veteran? What is it
like to be a veteran? What food do you eat? What
uniform do you wear? Major Porter explained that
a veteran is a person who has served in the military:
Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard and the Marine
Corps. The students learned Major Porter lives by
four rules: 1) You must try your hardest to never
break a rule or law, 2) You must exercise, 3) You
must always tell the truth, 4) You must always pay
attention to your lessons. Major Porter discussed
the importance of being a good citizen, and how she
stayed out of trouble, always played sports, kept
her word, and paid attention in class. Major Porter
ended the assembly by stating, “As a Marine I got to
help people no matter their skin color or religion or
whether they were a boy or a girl.” Oakbrook staff
and students thanked Major Porter for her service.
Westview
School
Grades 3rd-5th
Principal: Mr. Al Buttimer
Teaching Our Children
Social/Emotional Skills
A growing body of research makes
it clear that for students to succeed
academically, schools must ensure
that children feel safe and are able
to regulate their emotions so that
they are socially successful as well.
This year, Westview School has
implemented the research-based,
social emotional education program,
Second Step, in all classrooms.
Second Step promotes school
success, school connectedness, and
a safe and respectful school climate. With support from the School
Social Worker, classroom
teachers directly teach skills that
strengthen their students’ ability
to demonstrate empathy, manage
emotions, and solve problems.
Second Step lessons are embedded
in the school day and incorporate
video clips, class discussions,
games, songs, role playing, and
other interactive activities aimed
at giving students practice with
managing challenging social
situations.
In addition, “home links” are
provided for students and parents
to complete together. This proactive
approach also prevents bullying
by teaching socially acceptable
ways to manage conflicts early on,
before they develop into repeated
interactions involving power
and control. To read more about
how 3rd grade students show
compassion, check out their blog
entries at: http://goo.gl/zCdLm2.
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Junior High School
Grades 6th-8th
Principal: Shelly Skarzynski
Lights, Camera and Action!
Travelling the hallways of the junior
high this fall, one would find 8th
graders actively practicing and
presenting information about various
natural disasters such as hurricanes,
tsunamis, earthquakes and typhoons.
Their presentations are a culmination
of what they have learned through
their research in language arts which
has been integrated with their study
Get ready area news teams - our WDJH students are our future
of earth science.
talented stars that may be heading your way!
Our students gather and share
information in a way that addresses the
and generated video newscasts to highlight their
expectations of the Common Core and incorporates
learning using our green screen technology.
the 21st century learning skills of creativity, critical
thinking, communication and collaboration.
We encourage community members to view these
Students investigate numerous web resources,
examples of our students’ work and more on our
including news and weather reports along with
JH School News link on the District 7 website at
first-hand accounts of events such as Hurricane
wd7.org and post your comments for us to review.
Katrina and the Peshtigo fire. Using
Our 8th graders’ study of natural disasters is just
their Chromebooks, students work together to
one example of how our learning is evolving in
create informative and interactive presentations
order to prepare our students for future jobs and
embedding news footage, graphs, pictures and
roles where these skills will be essential to
music. Some of the 8th graders have written
be successful.
JANUARY 5, 2015 – TEACHER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT –
NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 6, 2015 – CLASSES RESUME
JANUARY 23, 2015 – MID-TERM
PROGRESS REPORTS SENT HOME
FEBRUARY 8, 2015 – EDUCATION
FOUNDATION & PTO PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8AM-1PM WDJH
JANUARY 19, 2015 – MARTIN LUTHER
KING JR BIRTHDAY –
NO SCHOOL
FEBRUARY 16, 2015 – PRESIDENTS’ DAY –
NO SCHOOL
JANUARY 21, 2015 – SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING 7:30PM
FEBRUARY 18, 2015 – SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING 7:30PM
JANUARY 22, 2015 – EC INFANT/TODDLER
PRESCHOOL SCREENING 3-5PM
FEBRUARY 19, 2015 – WINTER BAND
CONCERT 7P WDJH
FEBRUARY 20, 2015 – SCHOOL
IMPROVEMENT DAY – HALF DAY AM/PM
Kindergarten in Attendance
FEBRUARY 20, 2015 – WV PTO VARIETY
SHOW 7PM WDJH
FEBRUARY 27, 2015 – TEACHER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT –
NO SCHOOL
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With Gratitude for Years of Service
At their October Meeting the Wood Dale Board of Education bid farewell to their
Board President Christine Caliendo. Mrs. Caliendo had to step down from the Board
because her family purchased a home outside of the school district boundaries.
Mrs. Caliendo served on the Board for 11 year and held the positions of Board Vice
President & President. The Board thanks her for her leadership and for her service
to the children & families of Wood Dale District 7.
Did You Know?
•D
istrict 7 offers Early Childhood services to over 200 children from birth-5.
These programs come at virtually no cost to local tax payers, as they are
almost exclusively paid for with grant money. District 7 annually applies
for and receives over $600,000 of grant money from the State and Federal
Government to bring these Early Childhood Programs to our community.
•L
ast year, the District 7 Board of Education and administration were able to realize budget savings of
over $500,000. This was accomplished by refinancing debt, re-negotiating vendor contracts, leasing
technology equipment, and applying for additional grant money.
•D
istrict 7 collaborates with the City of Wood Dale to offer an after school program called CHOICES.
This program provides social services and homework support for students in grades 1 – 8 at no charge to
the families.
•T
he District 7 staff holds regular meetings with the staff from Fenton High School. These meetings focus
on reviewing curriculum to help provide our students with a seamless transition between elementary
and high school.
•D
istrict 7 has become a model school district for districts that are considering implementing 1:1
technology programs. Over 8 school districts have conducted site visits to our schools in the last year,
and more are scheduled this year.
DISTRICT 7 PTO & EDUCATION
FOUNDATION PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(raffles end at noon)
Please join us for a delicious Pancake Breakfast
on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Wood Dale
Junior High. There will be plenty of food and
raffles for all to enjoy. We will also be showcasing
the academic and artistic achievements of our
students. All proceeds will be used to benefit the
children of Wood Dale School District 7.
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Fenton Community High School
To educate and inspire
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National Merit Scholars Announced
District 100
1000 W. Green Street
Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-2500
www.fenton100.org
Mission Statement
The mission of Fenton High School is
to educate and inspire each student
to reach his/her fullest potential as
a productive, lifelong learner and
a responsible, respectful person by
providing comprehensive, challenging,
quality learning experiences in a
supportive environment.
Board of Education
Mary Ribando, President
David Vogel, Vice President
Laura Wassinger, Secretary
Dorothy Lange
Thomas Lawler
Susan Ralph
David Sbertoli
Administration
Dr. Kathie Pierce, Superintendent
Dr. Todd Leden, Principal
Ms. Jane Lawnicki, Director Of
Business Operations
• • • January 1 – 5
No School
Winter Break
• • • Tuesday, January 6
Classes Resume
On October 31, the Illinois State Board of Education released school
and district report cards based on information collected during the
2013 - 2014 school year. This information includes data from test
scores, demographics, financial information and school improvement
plans. Their goal is to report on progress and show how schools
perform compared to others in the state.
At Fenton, our mission, to educate and inspire each student, is at
the forefront of what we do every day. Our number one priority is the
continued academic achievement for every Fenton student. Together,
staff, students, parents and community members can insure that
every Fenton student is college and career ready when they leave
our building.
Below are a few highlights from the Fenton District Report Card. The
Fenton Community High School District 100 Report Card is posted on
the Fenton website at www.fenton100.org
Fenton High School District Report Card Highlights
Board of Education
The District 100 Board of Education
will hold regular business meetings
on Monday, January 26 and Monday,
February 23. District 100 meetings are
held at 7:00 p.m. in the board room
at Fenton Community High School.
Parents and community members are
invited to attend.
Calendar Reminders
State of Illinois Releases Annual School District
Report Card
Graduation Rate: Fenton’s graduation rate at 90% continues to be
above the state average of 86%.
Attendance Rate: Fenton’s attendance rate at 96% is slightly above the
state average of 95%.
Academic Progress: Fenton continues to be above the state average in
math. When placed side by side to comparable schools, Fenton also
outperforms area high school in reading and math.
Freshmen on Track: The report card identified that of the 377 freshmen
in the Fenton Class of 2017, 357 had earned at least five course credits
in core subjects. This means 95% of the Class of 2017 is considered on
track for graduation compared to 87% statewide.
• • • Tuesday, January 6
Pack the Place
Basketball: Fenton vs.
Addison Trail
• • • Monday, January 19
No School
Martin Luther King Holiday
•••T
hursday, January 22
Eighth Grade Orientation
Time: TBA
•••M
onday, February 16
No School
Presidents Day
Fenton Community High School • 630-766-2500 • www.fenton100.org
•••T
hursday, February 26
Parent Teacher Conferences
1:15 – 6:15 p.m.
•••F
riday, February 27
No School
County-wide Teacher
Institute
Sebastian Dobon
Joshua Jalowiec
Emily Mamrak
Morgan Martin
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced students being recognized for
their exceptional academic ability based on taking the preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Fenton High School is pleased to announce that seniors,
Sebastian Dobon, Joshua Jalowiec, Emily Mamrak and Morgan Martin,
have been named National Merit Commended Scholars. This distinction puts these
Fenton students in the top 5% of the 1.5 million students who entered the competition.
Advanced Placement Recognition
A total of 39 Fenton
students earned AP
Scholar Awards in
recognition for their
exceptional achievement
on Advanced Placement
(AP) Exams. College
Board’s AP provides
willing and academically
prepared students with
the opportunity to take
rigorous college-level
courses while still in high
school to earn college
credit, advanced placement
or both for successful
performance on AP
exams. The College Board
recognizes several levels
of achievement based on a
student’s performance on
the AP Exams taken during
the spring of 2014.
AP Scholar with
Distinction: Students
who receive an average
score of at least 3.5 on
all AP Exams taken and
scores of 3 or higher
on five or more of
these exams:
Richard Franzen
Allison Grant
Valentina Guarino
Samuel Huntowski
Rohan Shivde
Niko Urriola
Alec Wasowicz
Daniel Wiggin
Maciej Zielinski
AP Scholar with
Honor: Students who
receive an average score
of at least 3.25 on all
AP Exams and scores of
3 or higher on four or
more of these exams:
Dillon Brown
Grace Burris
Sebastian Dobon
Joshua Jalowiec
Madison Martin
Taylor Patton
Angel Rutter
AP Scholar: Students
who receive an average
score of 3 or higher
on three or more
AP Exams:
Demetra Arianas
Binderlya Bolor
Lisa Dubin
Abraham Ghanimah
Kohki Hori
Alexandria Kania
Sara Kochanski
Kayla Kottra
Erwin Lavric
Emily Mamrak
Morgan Martin
Sergio Moreno
Laura Nearing
Radhika Patel
Norman Reyes
Daniel Richason
Leonel Rodriguez
Victor Sanchez
Kirk Schimpf
Alen Shaju
Cristian Silva
Milanka Vasilic
Amy Wasowicz
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Fenton Music Students Recognized
by the Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA)
The Illinois Music Educators
Association recently announced the
students selected to participate in
the IMEA District 1 Concert Festival.
This honor, based on an audition, is
awarded to the most accomplished
music students in the District 1 area.
The following students will represent
Fenton at the IMEA District 1 Festival:
Julia Zawitkowska, Euphonium and
Kanah Hori, Trumpet for band and
Natalie Aiken, Soprano II; Amal
Ghanimah, Alto 1; Cindy Gomez,
Soprano II, Natalie Aiken, Soprano II,
Amal Ghanimah, Alto I and Catherine
Mojsiewicz for choir. The Fenton band A total of 2,400 high school
students auditioned for the
program is under the direction of
IMEA District 1 Concert Festival.
Mr. Garett George and the choir
program is under the direction of
Mrs. Seredy Williams.
Fenton Cross Country Teams win Regional Titles
On Saturday, October 25, the Fenton Boys and Girls Cross Country teams both won the
Regional Championship title in the Class 2A division. During the competition, held at St. Viator
High School, the Fenton boys defeated St. Viator, Chicago Nobel, Ridgewood, Foreman and Little Village.
Fenton’s Axel Nava was the individual champion of the boy’s race. The girls team defeated St. Viator,
Chicago Noble, Little Village and the Institute of Health Science Charter School. Fenton’s Jessica McCauley
was the individual champion of the girl’s race. The boys cross country team and Jessica McCauley went
on to qualify for the IHSA State Track Meet. The boys team is currently ranked 20th in Class 2A and
Axel Nava finished the state race in 20th place with a personal best time of 15:55.
Wood Dale Park District
Aspire to create positive memories & endless opportunities
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Winter Movie and Pajama Party
Put on your favorite pair of PJs and join
us at the Rec Complex Gymnasium for
“Frozen” on our 25 ft big screen! Popcorn
and hot chocolate will be provided.
Bring pillows and blankets and snuggle
up for a night of fun with the family!
Great for all ages.
Fri., Jan. 9th, 6 – 8:30 pm
Rec Complex
$5 per person
Code: 15815AA
Wood Dale Park District • 630-595-9333 • www.wooddaleparkdistrict.org
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2015 FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
Starts on January 23rd! Call 630-773-0184
for more information and reservations.
Teams fill up fast – so don't wait –
guarantee your child a place on a
team. Deadline for Spring Soccer
Registration is March 23rd!!!
Practices will begin the week of April 6th.
Games will begin April 18th.
SALT CREEK GOLF CLUB
A Facility of the Wood Dale Park District
701 W. Thorndale Ave., Wood Dale, IL 60191
www.saltcreekgolfclub.com
Princess Package
GET A DISCOUNT WHEN YOU SIGN UP EARLY!!
EARLY BIRD
12/8–1/5
$45 R $55 NR
1/6–2/23
$55 R $65 NR
Division by Birthdate
Code
U6: 8/1/2008-7/31/2010
11300
U8: 8/1/2006-7/31/2008
11301
U10: 8/1/2004-7/31/2006
11302
2/24–3/23
Deadline is 3/23 U12: 8/1/2002-7/31/2004
$65 R $75 NR
U14: 8/1/2000-7/31/2002
Daddy’s Little Princess Night
Saturday, February 7th 6:30-8:30 pm
Salt Creek Golf Club, 701 W. Thorndale Avenue
Dads and daughters will enjoy an evening of games, music, drawings for prizes and each princess
will get a giveaway at the door! Couples will take home a special keepsake photo along with their
very own decorated picture frame! Pre-registration is required for this event. Registration will not
be taken at the door. For girls 3-10 years.
Registration Deadline: February 4, 2015
(Registration at the Rec Complex)
Sponsored By
Code: 15800AA
$15 R/$19 NR per couple
Wood Dale
$6 R/$8 NR for each additional person
NEW!!! Ticket price includes your dinner!
A child friendly buffet dinner will be served.
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YOUTH SPRING
SOCCER LEAGUE
This league (MiSSLe) promotes the atmosphere
of fun, teamwork and good sportsmanship while
learning and improving on basic skills. Teams will
practice 2–3 hours per week and play seven games
against the other MiSSLe teams. Games will be
held on Saturdays. Teams will be announced after
March 27th! Uniforms are purchased separately
from registration fees. For more information please
call 630-595-9333 and ask for Mary Liz.
11303
11304
Uniform fees are
not included in the
registration fee!
A payment plan
is available for Fall
Soccer. Restrictions
apply. For more
information please
contact Mary Liz
at 630-595-9333.
Salt Creek is proud to offer our NEW Princess Package.
We understand that you already have enough on your
plate. Let us prepare service and clear the plates at your
Quinceañera. All entrees include a tossed salad with your
choice of dressing, rolls with butter and flavored caramel
sundae for dessert with coffee.
Entrée Selections include Chicken Chardonnay,
Chicken Breast w/Vodka Cream Sauce, Chicken Mole,
Family Style, Buffet Style
$29.95 per person (Pricing includes set-up charge & tax)
The following items are also included in your package:
Chair Covers with Sashes, Matching Head Table and Cake
Table, Set-Up & Breakdown of Dance Floor, Bar Set-Up
fee, Table Linens (your choice of white or ivory), Assorted
Colored Napkins, China Tableware and Silverware.
Se habla espanol.
701 W. Thorndale Avenue, Wood Dale, IL 60191
630-773-0184
www.saltcreekgolfclub.com
Winner of 2014 Daily Herald’s Readers Choice Award
for “Best Public Golf Course”
Baijan Photography
www.baijanphotography.com
(630) 595-1898
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Wood Dale Public Library District
Building Better Horizons
Wood Dale Public
Library District
Building Brighter Horizons
Wood Dale, IL 60191
630-766-6762
Fax: 630-766-5715
www.wooddalelibrary.org
Board of Trustees:
Barbara Dunn
President
Jeanna Matuszewski
Vice President
Lynnette Zaremba
Secretary
Mark Winger
Treasurer
Kristy Norris
Trustee
Maddalena Sparacio
Trustee
Maggie Stillabower
Trustee
Library Director
Yvonne Bergendorf
Library Hours:
Monday – Thursday 10 am – 9 pm
Friday & Saturday
10 am – 5 pm
Sunday*
1 pm – 5 pm
*From Labor Day to Memorial Day
Winter Reading Program
Registration starts January 5th
Registration ends March 31st
Looking for adventure and excitement to chase the
winter blues away? Grab a great book from our
Library’s collection and let your journey begin. Your imagination soars
while exploring new lands, meeting new friends, or traveling back in
time. Join the winter reading program by clicking on the Winter Reading
Program icon on the Library’s website to document your reading journey.
Program runs January 5 through March 31.
Tom Sharpe in Concert
Sunday, February 8
more information to be announced
Tom Sharpe, drummer for the Grammy Award winning
group Mannheim Steamroller, performs his own original
compositions in concert. Tom moves between traditional
instrumentation and electronics with ease and precision.
With a fresh approach to world music, Tom’s high
energy, passion, and emotion, combined with superb
musicality, leave audiences amazed and inspired! Please
check the Library website for further details.
Wood Dale Public Library District • 630-766-6762 • www.wooddalelibrary.org
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Adult Workshops & Events
Don’t Pay Sticker Price
for College!
Valentine’s Day Basket
Wednesday, January 21 at 7 pm
Celebrate
Valentine’s Day
with flowers!
Peggy Garvin
from Garvin
Gardens will
bring fresh flowers,
decorations, and her expertise to help
you make a beautiful Valentine’s Day
basket. Please bring garden pruners.
Cost is $12 per person, registration
begins January 2.
Friday, February 6 at 7 pm
Join Joseph Orsolini, Certified
Financial Planner and a Certified
College Planning Specialist,
who will explain how and
when to start saving for your
child’s college education. He
will also highlight the college
financial aid system that
includes scholarships, grants,
student loans, and tax-savings
opportunities.
Midwinter
Spa Night
New Year, New You!
Thursday, January 29
1 – 2:30 pm
Friday, February 13
at 7 pm
Rediscover Reading Aloud
Reading aloud helps children acquire and build language and
cognitive skills. The Library offers several online resources that
children can listen to and read the text at the same time. Research
shows reading and listening at the same time helps children
understand complex text better. Visit our Website to discover
BookFlix, eReadIllinois, Mymediamall, ScienceFlix, TrueFlix,
and many more. The Library also has books on CD with
corresponding print for children and adults. Get ready to read,
listen, and succeed!
Discover ways to lose weight and
keep the pounds off for life. A
registered nurse will offer tips for
healthy food choices at home and
on the go.
Love Stories & Cupcakes
Wednesday, February 4 at 7 pm
Come for an
evening filled with
stories of love and
sweet delights.
Listen to caloriefree stories and
decorate cupcakes with Frannie,
our famous cupcake lady.
: Refreshments will be served.
Bring your friends
to night of relaxation
and fun. A night
of gentle yoga,
healthful snacks,
and other activities
will make you feel
beautiful and calm.
Caregiver Stress
Friday, February 27
2 – 3:30 pm
Caring for a loved one can
be exhausting. This program
introduces the causes, signs and
symptoms of stress, and will
provide participants with stressreduction strategies.
Handmade with
Vicki & Yvonne
Swingin’
Thru the
Stacks
Has cabin fever
hit you? Need
a night out?
Join us to create
a handmade item that will chase
away your winter blues. Cost
is $10 per person, registration
begins December 19.
Families are invited to our
third annual minigolf night.
Spend a cold Friday evening
playing golf in the Library,
enjoying active games and
tasting healthful snacks.
: All Library Programs are no charge unless otherwise noted.
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Books, Books, and More Books
Georgia’s Adult Book Club
Book Club Express
The Reason I Jump
by Naoki Higashida
Tuesday, January 20 at 7 pm
Thirteen year old autistic Naoki shares
his unique point of view on what it is
like to live with autism and gives the
reader insight on how his autistic
mind thinks, feels, and perceives the
world around him.
Join the Wood Dale Public Library at the Target Starbucks,
401 W. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 for the
discussions. Copies of the books will be available at the
Wood Dale Public Library.
The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion
Tuesday, February 17 at 7 pm
Socially inept professor Don Tillman
designs the “Wife Project” to find his
perfect partner. Rosie is everything
he doesn’t want, but he falls in love
with her anyway as he helps her look
for her biological father.
History Pages Book Discussion
Escape from Camp 14
by Blaine Harden
Wednesday, January 28 at 7 pm
Born and raised in a maximum security
North Korean political prison camp,
Shin Dong-hyuk knew nothing of
civilized society. This is the remarkable
story of the only person who is known
to have ever escaped.
The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty
Wednesday, January 21
7:30 – 8:30 pm
Join us while we discuss a captivating
novel about the woman who
chaperoned an irreverent Louise
Brooks to New York City in the
1920s and the summer that would
change them both.
Landline by Rainbow Rowell
Wednesday, February 18
7:30 – 8:30 pm
In Landline, Rainbow Rowell shares
her insightful, funny perspective on
love and relationships, this time
delving into a marriage floundering
in the wake of kids, careers, and
the daily grind.
Mystery Lovers’ Movie Night
Tuesday, January 13 at 7 pm
The Wood Dale Library shows the film
version of the December Mystery
Lovers’ Pizza Night reading selection
by Agatha Christie. Come, watch,
and compare to the book.
Klub Książki - Polish Book Discussion
Mystery Lovers’ Pizza Night
Tuesday, February 17 at 7 pm
At the Art Gallery Kafe,
127 Front Street, Wood Dale
W Głębi Lasu by Harlan Coben.
Books will be read and discussed
in the Polish language. Copies of
books are available at the Wood
Dale Public Library.
Tuesday, February 2 at 7:30 pm
Have a slice of pizza (and a cookie)
and discuss Joanne Fluke’s
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder,
a delicious mystery filled with a
sprinkling of humor and an
assortment of nuts. You could win
a gift card to White Cottage Pizzeria.
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Adult Computer Classes
Reservations are necessary for
Computer Classes. Basic computer skills
are recommended.
Creating Graphs with Excel 2013
Saturday, January 24
10:30 – Noon
Use Excel to generate professional graphs including
bar, line, pie, picture and scatter graphs. Data for
the graphs will be provided and the session will
include hands-on practice.
Introduction to Excel 2013
Technology Training**
Tuesdays in January
January 6, 13, 20, 27
2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm
Fridays in January
January 16, 23, 30
10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am
Saturdays in January
January 10, 31
10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am
Tuesdays in February
February 3, 10, 17, 24
2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm
Saturday, February 7
10:30 – Noon
Forty percent of business jobs require knowledge of
Excel. Create a basic spreadsheet, enter data, and
practice simple calculations and formulas in this class.
Fridays in February
February 6, 13, 20, 27
10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am
Digital Photo Editing and Storage
**Other times available upon request.
Saturday, February 21
10:30 – Noon
Learn how to manage and edit your digital photos
using Picasa, Microsoft Photo Gallery and other
online photo sites.
Lifelong Learning Online
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? In 2015,
create a “new” you with Gale Courses. Whether
you want to lose weight, eat healthier, save more
money or get a better job the perfect course is
available to you with your Wood Dale Library card.
Gale courses has over 300 instructor-led six-week
courses offered 24/7 online. New classes begin on
January 21 and February 18.
Saturday in February
February 21
10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am
Library eBooks and Audiobooks
Wednesday, January 28
6 – 8 pm
Join us for a one-on-one session using library apps
to download popular books and audiobooks onto
smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and
eReaders. Call or register online to book a half-hour
session.
Smile!
Attendance at a Wood Dale Public Library program
or event constitutes consent to be photographed
for possible use on our website, or in other
promotional material. If you do not wish your
image to be published, please notify a member
of the library staff before the program begins.
Registration is strongly encouraged for all
Library programs unless otherwise noted.
Register online at www.wooddalelibrary.org,
by visiting the Library, or by calling
Scan me! 630-766-6762.
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Youth Workshops & Events
Youth Workshops & Events
WINTER BREAK MOVIE
BOB GAMES
7 yrs & Up
Fri. Jan. 2
1 – 3 (ish) pm
We will have several recently released movie
choices and audience members will choose which
one we will watch (one will feature a sing a long).
LEGOLAND ARTIST WORKSHOP
6– 12 yrs
Jan. 5
2 – 3 pm
LEGOLAND staff will bring the Artist Workshop
to the Wood Dale Public Library. Participants are
introduced to the artistic possibilities of LEGO bricks.
Beginner to advanced builders will enjoy making their
own piece of legendary LEGO art at this event.
WACKY WEDNESDAYS
WITH STUDY HALL
11 – 18 yrs
Wed., Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11 & 25
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2:45 – 4:45 pm
Visit the Library on early dismissal days to have a
snack, make a craft, hang out with friends and get a
head start on your homework. You must register so
we have enough snacks!
CATCH A
DRAGON BY
THE TALE
WINTER READING
PROGRAM
Families
Jan. 5 – Mar. 31
Keep track of the time you spend reading
this winter to earn reading incentives during
“Catch a Dragon by the Tale” Winter Reading
Program. To receive a “special prize” pick up a
Book Bingo card at the Library and complete a
reading line Bingo.
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Jr High
Jan. 8, 15, 22 & 29
Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2 & 9
Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10 & 17
Feb. 12, 19, 26 & Mar. 5
Let the games begin! Teams have been
reading books, memorizing authors and
titles and will finally meet in this season’s
Battle Of Books showdown. Don’t miss the
excitement. Games are open to the public;
come and cheer your favorite readers on.
GARY KANTOR’S MAGIC WORKSHOP
6– 12 yrs
Mon., Feb. 16
2 – 3 pm
Early Learning @ WDPL
WINTER ACTIVE PLAY
Baby & Toddler Time
12 – 36 Months
Wednesday
Jan. 28
Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25
10:30 – 10:50 am
Mon., Jan. 19
Stories & More
for 2 – 4
2 – 4 Years
Saturday
Jan. 31
Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28
10:30 – 10:50 am
Stories & Movement
3 – 7 Years
Wednesday
Jan. 28
Feb. 11 & 25
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Polish Story Time
3 – 7 Years
Tuesday
Jan. 13
Feb. 10
6 – 6:30 pm
Spanish Story Time
3 – 7 Years
Monday
Jan. 19 & 26
Feb. 2, 9, 16, & 23
6 – 6:30 pm
5 yrs & Up
1 – 2 pm
Shake off the winter blues with some active play!
Parachute games, giant balls, relay races and games
of skill will be enjoyed by all who love to keep active
on their days off school!
EASY–PEASY LOOM KNITTING
8 – 14 yrs
Fri., Feb. 20 2 – 4:30 pm
Loom knitting is a surprisingly easy and fun way to
get into yarn crafts. Learn to make your own scarf
or hat to keep out this winter’s chill. We also have
bracelet looms if you love loom jewelry and would
like to try that too!
All new magic tricks! Children will have a great
time as they learn (and take home) a collection
of thrilling and entertaining tricks! Gary Kantor
teaches us card tricks, vanishing effects, and
much more. All materials are provided, and
each child receives a magic kit to take home.
Children are grouped by age and will learn
age–appropriate tricks.
Our Early Learning classes focus on helping young children gain skills and competencies as outlined in the
Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards program. These skills and competencies are aligned
with the Common Core, and with the belief that every child needs to develop basic skills, understandings,
and positive attitudes towards learning before they can be successful in the K-12 curriculum.
CITY OF WOOD DALE
Wood Dale, IL 60191
ECRWSS
POSTAL PATRON
Working Together To Make Life Better
City Hall Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mayor: Nunzio Pulice
630-595-8545
npulice@wooddale.com
Helpful Local Phone Numbers
Fire Non-Emergency
766-1147
Police Non- Emergency
766-2060
Police 9-1-1-Emergency
9-1-1
City of Wood Dale
766-4900
City Clerk:
Shirley J. Siebert
630-787-3708
ssiebert@wooddale.com
ssiebert@wooddale.com
Addison Township
530-8161
Attorney General - Chicago
1-312-814-3000
Better Business Bureau
1-312-832-0500
Treasurer:
Sandra L. Porch
630-595-8923
sporch@wooddale.com
Building Department
766-5133
Chamber of Commerce
595-0505
COMCAST
1-866-594-1234
Aldermen:
Ward 1: Peter A. Jakab
708-557-2686
708-557-2686
pjakab@wooddale.com
pjakab@wooddale.com
COM ED Outages
1-800-334-7661
Curb-to-Curb Transit Service
350-8161
Dial-a-Ride
787-3763
Frank Lazzara
708-218-7825
708-218-7825
flazzara@wooddale.com
DMV-Lombard
629-8305
DuPage County
407-6500
Ward 2: Art Woods
630-886-5163
630-886-5163
awoods@wooddale.com
awoods@wooddale.com
DuPage Forest Preserve Information
933-7200
Fenton High School District #100
766-2500
Fire Prevention Bureau
766-6022
Roy Wesley
630-595-7560
630-595-7560
rwesley@wooddale.com
rwesley@wooddale.com
Food Pantry Wood Dale
766-1805
Garbage Customer Service
1-847-981-0091
Ward 3: Antonino “Tony” Catalano
630-350-9646
630-350-9646
acatalano@wooddale.com
acatalano@wooddale.com
Health Department
682-7400
IDOT Irving Park Maintenance
1-847-705-4000
J.U.L.I.E.
1-800-892-0123
Christine Winger
630-766-5798
630-766-5798
cwinger@wooddale.com
cwinger@wooddale.com
Library (Wood Dale Public)
766-6762
Metra Service
312-322-6777
Ward 4: Mike Susmarski
630-956-1600
630-956-1600
msusmarski@wooddale.com
msusmarski@wooddale.com
NICOR
1-888-642-6748
Post Office
766-0504
Public Works
350-3530
Report Plane Noise (www.oharenoise.org)
1-800-435-9569
School District #4
628-2502
School District #7
595-9510
School District #88
530-3988
Social Security Office- Bloomingdale
1-800-772-1213
U.S. Post Office General
1-800-275-8777
Utility Billing
766-5228
Water/Wastewater
350-3542
Willowbrook Wild Life Center
630-942-6200
595-9333
Wood Dale Road Maintenance
407-6920
Eugene Wesley
630-373-3114
630-373-3114
ewesley@wooddale.com
ewesley@wooddale.com
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source of information for residents living in this area.
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January/February 2015

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